Hey, I had the same thing done about three weeks ago. They told me there is a small chance of that happening. I'm only 21, so as you can imagine that was the main thing I was worried about as well. I...
Hi Blonde, I'm a 20 year old guy and I had my ileostomy surgery last year when I was 19 but I still kinda consider myself a teen, lol. It would have been a hard thing to go through at 13. I haven't...
Hi Angel, All the best, hope it all goes well and you can get back to "normal" soon. You'll be in my thoughts and i will be sending good vibes your way. Luke...
Wow, she sure has been through alot lately. It must be a good sign she was able to call so quickly after surgery. She is in my thoughts and I hope she is able to get out of the hospital soon. Luke...
Peggy, This might be a dumb question but what exactly are adhesions. I hope Cecilia gets better soon. Luke...
I used to smoke when I drank, I don't know why. I just really craved it when I was drinking but I haven't smoked since my surgery. If that's what gets you thru the day then it can't be all bad....
Hi Jan625, I dont know much about probiotics but my surgeon gave me a medication called Pantoprazole to help with output and it makes a HUGE difference. I think it is usually used for gastric ulcers...
Hi Carlow, Good luck with the procedure tomorrow. Have they given you any diuretics or anything to help with the fluid retention. I hope you get out of there soon. Keep fighting the good fight. Peace...
Hi StomaGrrl' I'm sorry you have had to through all this. I know what you mean about "gung-ho" surgeons, just about every surgeon I have met is like that. They seem to just want to slice and dice...
I second that Shaz, it's been smoking hot here in Perth lately....
Gonna use Ash's trick. Bump...
praying, The filters work until they get wet. They work with colostomies but they dont really help with ileostomies because the output is usually watery and they get wet from the inside. The gas that...
I've heard char-coal tablets work well for gas but I haven't tried them. Luke....
Hey elisha, How is lipgloss? I hope she is doing well and on the road to recovery. Luke....
Hi Wend, Thats great news your brothers home again. I hope everthing goes well for you guys and theres no more set backs. All the best. Luke...
Hi Wendy, I had my surgery last June and was in hospital for about 2 months as well. I didn't really eat at all until just before i got out and I didn't get any funny feelings when I ate but it took...
Hey Headphones, My surgeon left my wound open as well but i didnt really have anyproblems with leakage but my wound is nearly healed over and it has definately got a lot smaller than when I first had...
Hi Amey, My surgeon told me the reason why your sodium levels get low and you get dehydrated is because your Colon is what absorbs most of the sodium in the body and the more plain water you drink...
Hi Molly, My names Luke, I'm 20 and had a permanent ileostomy in June due to Crohn's. I was in remission for about 2 years but was pretty sick most of the other time. Before my operation I didn't...
hi, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to make it through the night without having to get up to empty the bag. Thanks....
Hi, I am 19yo from western australia and had an ileostomy on June 5th and got outof hospital last Friday. I am having trouble emptying the bag in the toilet and the stool splashing in the toilet...
I am a 19 yo male living in Mandurah Western Australia and HAving an Ileostomy on the 5th of june due to Crohn;s disease. Just wondering if anyone can offer any advice or tips as I am very frightened...